| afterward |
at a later time. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| bold |
having courage; having little or no fear. |
| church |
a building used for some public religious services. |
| easy |
not difficult. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| important |
having great meaning or value. |
| shirt |
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| spine |
the set of bones that go down the center of the back of a human or animal. |
| stun |
to shock or amaze. |
| suddenly |
without warning, often causing surprise or fear. |
| thunder |
the loud noise you sometimes hear during a violent rain storm. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |